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Bioeconomy – What Does It Mean?
The Bioeconomy? What does it mean. That’s a good question. Stay with us a moment and we’ll explain with our definition. Plus, we tell you why it’s good for our planet, and can reduce climate change. Our planet is getting more and more crowded. As a result we need to use our resources more sustainably. […]
What is Renewable Energy and How Does It Work
There is a simple answer to;”What is renewable energy?“. It is energy which is self replenishing. Many people would say that it is also sustainable energy, which implies that in accordance with many definitions of sustainability it should be self replenishing within a generation, so that the present generation does not rob energy resources from […]
What is Biogas and Has It Been Hijacked By Big Business?
So, “What is Biogas”? The term ‘biogas’ is commonly used to refer to a gas which has been produced by the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. The gases methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide can be combusted or oxidized with oxygen and the resultant energy release allows biogas to be used […]
Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure in the US
In order to pick up the skills needed to take the plunge and invest in anaerobic digestion technology, on any farm to be straight out of college is not essential, but being young and enthusiastic clearly helps, as in our first news item, which follows: Armed with a master’s degree in animal science, Vanderkooi opened […]
Costs of Anaerobic Digestion
The Costs of Anaerobic Digestion are of course what everyone thinking of embarking upon a biogas project wants to know, and at the same time very few AD Plant owners and contractors want to give out their costs to a general audience, due to the commercially sensitive nature of such information. That’s why when we found […]
Energy from Waste Using Advanced Conversion Technologies Including Anaerobic Digestion
The topic today is the UK Waste Regs. and how important it is when planning a UK energy from waste project, not to “fall and get hurt by” the Waste Hierarchy! Generating energy from waste, including anaerobic digestion – Gov.uk (author unknown) “Overview; Conventional technologies; Advanced conversion technologies; Environmental controls; Obstacles to energy from waste; […]
Seasons Greetings to All Our Visitors and Subscribers
Hi! Seasons Greetings to all that visit our website, and if you don’t celebrate Christmas please also accept our best wishes. We hope this year’s Christmas card brings a smile to your face.We also so much hope that reading our articles through 2012 has been enjoyable. Amazingly, we have just realized that we have been […]
New Wind Turbine Disadvantages Revealed
The wind market in numerous countries has experienced a remarkably fast growth of capacity in the last couple of years, and this speedy growth is expected to continue, but there is a downside to wind farms not previously known. In this article new wind turbine disadvantages are revealed. Governments in lots of countries are […]
Biogas GCSE – BBC Bitsize Teaching Errors?
Did you know that biogas GSCE content is being taught in UK schools? Yes, it is. The rapid assimilation of the concept of biogas as a resource, and in particular the ability of methane to provide renewable fuel, is evidenced by the fact that the United Kingdom GCSE Course in Biology (B3) includes information on biogas […]